Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
